Robert Zager

Bob graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2003 with a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Political Economy. He led a student service trip to Guatemala and participated in service trips to Ghana and New Mexico. Bob spent a summer in Ghana as an intern for the Missouri Department of Economic Development, served as a student government senator and committee chair, and was active in spiritual retreat and social justice group leadership.

Field placement: Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Bob assessed the utilization of the Food Stamp Program, Summer Food Service Program, and After School Snack and Meal Program in three Oregon counties to help increase program participation. He collected and analyzed data to identify areas of high need and studied the potential for expansion by identifying local partners and leading outreach efforts, which included educating potential community partners, securing community support, exploring options for overcoming barriers to participation, and developing suggestions for improving program operations at the local level. Bob also worked with the Oregon Tax Credit Coalition to coordinate the Earned Income Tax Credit outreach efforts of numerous public and private organizations.

Policy placement: Association for Career and Technical Education

Alexandria, Virginia

Bob gathered and compiled state information on effective career and technical education programs in communities throughout the country.  He also tracked and analyzed legislative developments affecting career and technical programs and developing advocacy materials for use by ACTE members.

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